Coronavirus Update 4-30-2020: The last and absolutely final (I hope) word on masks in Ohio businesses
Next Saturday (May 9) will mark the (lucky) 13th anniversary of the Ohio Employer Law Blog (NKA the Coronavirus Law Blog). Never did I eve...
Coronavirus Update 4-29-2020 number 2: Ohio flips (again) on mandatory masks for employees
By Jon Hyman
Adding to the profound confusion on the mask requirements for reopening businesses, Ohio appears to have changed its mind for the third time...
Coronavirus Update 4-29-2020: Governor’s DeWine’s explanation for why masks are only “recommended” falls woefully short
By Jon Hyman
I tuned in yesterday to Governor DeWine’s 2 pm briefing to learn why Ohio had changed its stance on face masks and coverings from “mandat...
Coronavirus Update 4-28-2020 number 2: Ohio’s reopening plan 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 masks for all employees
By Jon Hyman
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller This morning, I wr...
Coronavirus Update 4-28-2020: Ohio’s reopening plan includes 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 masks for all employees
By Jon Hyman
Yesterday, Governor DeWine announced his plan to “responsibly” reopen Ohio , which will happen in phases. May 1: Healthcare procedures t...
Coronavirus Update 4-27-2020: Bringing your employees back to work when unemployment pays them more than you do
By Jon Hyman
At 2 pm today, Governor DeWine will announce his plan for restarting Ohio’s economy (currently expected to begin on May 2). One huge issue...
Coronavirus update 4-24-2020: A coronavirus DOL settlement, and listen to me discuss empoyers’ preparations for reopening our economy
By Jon Hyman
It did not take long for the Department of Labor to announce its first-ever settlement of a claimed violation of the Families First Cor...